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African-American culture featured at Kalamazoo festival

by Deanne PucaJuly 22, 2013 | WMU News

Black Arts Festival Thursday through Sunday, July 25-28

KALAMAZOO—A mini film festival, fashion show, live entertainment and arts and crafts are highlights of this year's Black Arts Festival, held Thursday through Sunday, July 25-28, at various locations in downtown Kalamazoo. The event showcases African-American artistic ability and cultural heritage and is sponsored by the Black Arts and Cultural Center.

Mini film festival featuring the film "Beast of the Southern Wild" and films from local producers at 6 p.m. at the Epic Center, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall. Free.

Friday, July 26

Poetry reading from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Epic Center. Free.

Fine arts invitational reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gail Sydnor Art Gallery in the Black Arts Cultural Center at the Epic Center. Free.

Theatre reading from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Epic Center. Free.

Saturday, July 27

Live entertainment, fashion show, family fun, and original arts and crafts booths from noon to 6 p.m. at Bronson Park. Free.

Adult Summer White Party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Epic Center. Event includes live jazz, DJ music, card games and tournaments. Admission is $15 and for ages 25 and up. Call the Black Arts and Cultural Center at (269) 349-1035 for information about discount tickets.

Sunday, July 28

Special church service hosted by Pastor James Harris from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Trenches Community Church, 1003 Gayle Ave.

Gospel music, including local Christian dancers, musicians, soloist and choirs from 1 to 5 p.m. at Bronson Park. Free.